Tag: Women
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Empowered Women Leading the AI Start-up Revolution
When we imagine the AI revolution, we frequently picture labs, algorithms and male-dominated founder rooms. A powerful change is silently underway, women entrepreneurs are progressively leading the next wave of AI start-ups. They are developing new points of view, compassion and domain-driven insights to technology that has long lacked human connection. At Iksha Labs, I…
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Empowering Women: The Path to Future Female Business Leaders in Japan
Phoebe AmorosoBusiness reporter, Tokyo AFP via Getty Images Some hope that the election of Japan’s first female prime minister will open doors for other women In October Japan got its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Her rise has been hailed as a ground-breaking moment for Japanese women, but some fear that her conservative politics…
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Iranian Marathon Organizers Arrested for Allowing Women to Run Without Hijabs
Judicial authorities in Iran have arrested two organisers of a marathon held on an island off the country’s southern coast after images emerged showing women taking part in the race without hijabs. The arrests on Saturday come as the authorities face increasing criticism from ultraconservatives who accuse them of inadequate efforts to enforce a mandatory…
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European Women Hire Husbands for Housework Amid Male Shortage
These women were forced to enact a special “man-date.” A nationwide shortage of men in Latvia has increasingly forced women to hire “husbands for an hour” to help with their household chores. According to a recent report by Eurostat, Latvia boasts 15.5% more women than men – over three times the average rate in the European…
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Erika Kirk’s Controversial Views on Women, Marriage, and Gun Rights Spark Online Debate
Erika Kirk wants women to stay at home and supports gun rights? The question grew online after her comments at the DealBook Summit. Her views on women voters, government support, marriage and gun rights led to strong reactions. Users discussed her statements and raised new debate about gender roles and political positions. Erika Kirk wants…
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Trailblazing Women Transforming India’s Startup Landscape in 2025
Vineeta Singh, founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics, redefined inclusivity in India’s $20 billion beauty market in 2025, with her brand achieving a INR 1,640 crore ($195 million) valuation after a Series D funding round contributing to its total $96.3 million raised. As a Shark Tank judge, Singh invested in several women-led pitches this year,…
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Empowering Women in Tech: Highlights from the 2025 Grace Hopper Celebration in India
The GHC 2025 was hosted in Bengaluru, India, at the Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation (KTPO) (Image Credit: ETV Bharat via Anubha Jain) Bengaluru: The Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) is an annual event that offers women and non-binary technologists a platform to celebrate their achievements, promote their research and career interests. It also becomes a venue…
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Ukrainian Women Take Up Arms: Combat Roles Transformed by Technology
When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old soldier known as Monka didn’t see a combat role she could do. But that changed as technology reshaped the battlefield and opened new paths. Last year, she joined the military as a pilot of short-range, first-person view, or FPV, drones after giving up a…
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Viral Tweet: Khamenei Compares Women to Flowers
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ignited online discussions with a tweet on Wednesday, portraying women as delicate flowers requiring care and protection. The post, which emphasized women’s role as “managers of the home” rather than servants, stated: “A woman is like a flower. A flower must be cared for and protected, and she will…